Location
Delhi | India
Job description
Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer at the Indian Health Service. The incumbent of this position will assist in the management of initiatives, functions and activities in the achievement of mission goals of an established public health program. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer through the Senior Public Health Advisor.
Program Advisement Advise public health personnel in development of basic activities to administer an established program. Plan, schedule and coordinate activities and explains program policies, procedures, activities, services and benefits to public health personnel and other parties.
Data Analysis Collect data, conduct initial analysis, prepare reports and other substantive program documentation for use in assessing and evaluating program operations. Provide technical assistance on routine, non-controversial projects or activities that are covered by precedent, established policy or accepted practices.
Administrative Management Support Perform support staff functions, including assisting in the review of written documents and correspondence; assisting with coordinating internal and external scheduling; reviewing inquiries or requests for information. Write communication covers a wide-range from formal policy to letters and routine correspondence.
The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned commensurate with the grade level in support of mission and goals of the IHS.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
- Must pass pre-employment examination.
- Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit
Background Investigation : If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S) : Public Health Program Specialist Series 0685 (opm.gov)In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You may seek to qualify based on 1) Education, 2) Specialized Experience or 3) A combination of Education and Experience. Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree in public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
OR One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in Federal service that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
To meet the specialized experience requirement, you must have demonstrated experience performing
at least 2 of the 3 requirements below:
- Providing advice and assistance to State and local governments, public, nonprofit, and private agencies and organizations on matters relating to the improvement of public health activities.
- Experience applying administrative or analytical methods and techniques in a public health or related organization.
- Experience communicating verbally and in writing; gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, and written materials.
OR - Combination of Education and Experience
To determine if you qualify under this combination first divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond 1 year by 18. (Note: Only education in excess of the first year is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement when combining experience and education.) Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Note: You must provide copies of your graduate transcripts.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education
If seeking to qualify based on 1) Education or 3) Combination of Education and Experience you are required to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit
Additional information
This position is eligible remote work in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy.
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
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